sjar Chapter 642 It's time to go back so soon...
Chapter 642 It's time to go back so soon...
Gu Junze didn't even look at the four burly men who were closing in.
His gaze remained fixed on Chen Taimo's distorted face.
Just as the four burly men were about to touch Chu Ruohan's shoulder...
A fleeting afterimage flashed by.
There were no screams, not even a decent sound of blocking.
Only four dull, cracking sounds of bones breaking occurred almost simultaneously.
"Crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch."
Four burly men, as imposing as iron towers, fell backward at an eerie angle, crashing heavily to the ground and falling silent.
From the moment the attack began to the moment it ended, it was only a blink of an eye.
The warm room was deathly silent.
The butler who had led the way instantly lost all color in his face, his legs went weak, and he collapsed onto the threshold.
The rage on Chen Taimo's face froze.
He stared intently at Gu Junze, the bloodshot in his eyes fading, replaced by a sense of expectedness.
"Good skills."
He actually smiled, but the smile was more painful than a grimace.
He raised his hand and swung it heavily.
"Wow--"
The huge huanghuali wood screen behind him was suddenly pushed aside from behind.
Behind the screen was not a wall at all, but a dark room crowded with people.
Dozens of armored soldiers dressed in black and wielding gleaming steel blades surged out like a tide, instantly filling the small room to capacity.
The sheer number of people gave Chen Taimo a renewed sense of confidence.
He stared intently at Gu Junze, a fierce glint rekindling in his eyes.
"I am very curious, who exactly are you, daring to run wild on my territory?"
Chu Ruohan smiled.
She sat there the whole time, without ever changing her posture.
She took something out of her bosom.
It was a token made entirely of purple-gold, gleaming with a deep luster under the lamplight.
The token is engraved with only a single ancient seal character.
"Chu".
She didn't raise the token; she simply placed it casually on the chessboard in front of her.
The Chu Family Chamber of Commerce in the capital.
Chen Taimo's pupils suddenly contracted.
My husband's family name is Gu.
Chu Ruohan's voice was soft, yet it exploded in Chen Taimo's mind like a thunderclap.
They're from the capital... the Chu family... their surname is Gu!
Duke Zhenguo, Gu Junze!
That living Yama who slaughtered so many in the northern border that the people of Northern Yan were terrified!
He never dreamed that the one he wanted to kill was this fiend!
After the initial shock, what followed was a kind of reckless madness.
He knew that he could no longer hide the fact that he had been raising a private army with the intention of rebelling.
It’s death anyway!
Since we're going to die anyway, let's take these two people with us to hell!
"Get them!"
The armored soldiers let out a shout, brandished their swords, and pounced like wolves and tigers.
A close call.
Just as the foremost knife was about to strike Gu Junze...
Outside the mansion, without any warning, a deafening roar shook the earth!
"Rumble--"
It was the sound of thousands of horses' hooves pounding on the bluestone pavement.
Immediately following was a deafening roar of battle cries that soared into the sky, the flames illuminating half the night sky.
A trusted confidant tumbled and crawled in from outside the courtyard.
"Sir! It's not good!"
His voice was trembling uncontrollably.
"The city gates...the city gates have been breached! Thousands of elite troops from the capital garrison have completely surrounded the government office!"
Chen Taimo's last bit of strength was drained away by those words.
His body went limp, and he collapsed onto the armchair, his face ashen.
He looked up at the man who had remained calm and composed throughout, and finally understood.
What a trap! What a treacherous banquet! What a trap!
From the very beginning, I was the one destined to be captured on the opponent's chessboard.
"boom--!"
The gates of the government office were smashed open with a huge log.
A young general, clad in silver armor and with a long sword at his waist, strode in, surrounded by a group of menacing Beijing garrison soldiers.
His gaze was like lightning, sweeping over the armored soldiers filling the room before finally settling on the unharmed Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan.
A flicker of excitement crossed his eyes. He immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands in a salute.
"This humble general, Gu Cheng'an, has come to quell the rebellion on His Majesty's orders!"
His voice was loud and clear, resounding throughout the entire government office.
"Please give your instructions, Your Excellency!"
Gu Junze didn't even glance at Chen Taimo again, as if he were just an insignificant dead object.
He only said this to Gu Cheng'an in a calm tone.
"Arrest people according to the list; anyone who resists will be killed without exception."
Overnight, the world in Chengdu changed completely.
Prefect Chen Taimo, Lin Wanjin, Manager Wang of Jinxiuge... a long list of corrupt officials and local bullies were all captured without exception.
The final of the Weaver Girl Competition was held as scheduled a few days later.
With countless ordinary people and soldiers of the Beijing Garrison witnessing the fair treatment, Granny Sun won the championship without any suspense, thanks to her exquisite craftsmanship.
When she received the reward from Chu Ruohan, it drew cheers from the entire city.
Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze stood on the city tower, looking down at the city of Chengdu, which had regained its vitality and life. They became the true second parents in the hearts of all the craftsmen.
Chu Ruohan leaned against Gu Junze's chest, looking down at the myriad lights of the city below.
"Finally, some peace and quiet," she said softly.
Gu Junze didn't say anything, but tightened his arms around her waist and gently rested his chin on the top of her head.
Neither of them spoke again, enjoying the rare peace after the storm had passed.
Behind me came a steady, yet deliberately soft, sound of footsteps.
Gu Cheng'an, dressed in military uniform, stopped a few steps behind the two men, not daring to approach any closer.
He stood ramrod straight, like a gun, yet dared not break the warmth of the moment.
But with military orders at his disposal, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and speak.
"Brother, sister-in-law."
Gu Junze frowned slightly.
The surrounding air seemed to cool down a bit because of his actions.
Gu Cheng'an suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck, and his back straightened even more instinctively.
"The Beijing garrison has quelled the rebels in the city, and we can break camp and return to the capital early tomorrow morning," he reported quickly. "This humble general has come to inquire whether Your Excellency and Madam wish to travel together?"
After asking the question, he lowered his head and didn't dare to breathe.
It was obvious to everyone that Gu Junze had no intention of leaving.
The mission was handled admirably, but it ruined the Duke's rare time with his younger brother, who felt quite uneasy about it.
Chu Ruohan sensed a fleeting chill emanating from her husband and couldn't help but smile.
She and Gu Junze exchanged a glance, both seeing the same meaning in each other's eyes.
We're going back so soon.
She raised her hand and patted Gu Junze's hand reassuringly, and the slight chill that had been leaking out disappeared without a trace.
Then, she turned to look at the somewhat awkward Gu Cheng'an and changed the subject with a smile.
"Is Qingchen doing well in the palace, with the Empress taking care of him?"